Tiling and waterproofing in East Auckland, hand-set by Tony — a trade-qualified master tiler with twenty-five years on the trowel, the only Auckland City Council-approved waterproofing assessor on this block, and the man behind the winning house on The Block NZ.
Plate i. Hand-set Carrara — wall-to-floor book-match, mitred corners, Mapei BRANZ-approved waterproofing beneath.
The winning house was tiled here.
A tile is a small, square promise. It says the surface beneath it will stay dry, the joints will hold, the line will run true, and the room will look the same in twenty years as it did the day the grout was struck.
Surface Tiling has been keeping that promise across East Auckland for more than two decades — previously trading as A1 Surface Tiling. Most of our work arrives by referral and repeat customers, because tiling done correctly the first time is the cheapest tiling money can buy.
Tony heads the business, trade-qualified in New Zealand with additional stonework and granite skills earned in the UK and Israel. He is an Auckland City Council-approved waterproofing assessor, a TANZ-licensed tiler, and a BCITO-qualified craftsman who keeps current with evolving building regulations and material innovations. Every job comes with a five-year workmanship warranty.
Plate ii. — Mosaic splashback, East Auckland.
Tony is an Auckland City Council-approved waterproofing assessor and a licensed applicator of both Ardex and Mapei BRANZ-approved systems — the substrate is sealed before a single tile lifts off the pile.
Levelling, lippage, joint width — the small disciplines that separate a tiled wall from a tiled wall you actually want to look at. Lines run dead-square; cuts are mitred where they ought to be.
Granite, ceramic, porcelain, marble, sandstone, travertine — with twenty-five years' practice across every material, plus long-standing relationships with East Auckland tile suppliers when you need a hand sourcing the right one.
Residential and commercial, indoors and out, new builds and renovations. Each entry below is a real service we deliver across East Auckland — every one of them backed by the same five-year workmanship guarantee.
Tiling and waterproofing are at the heart of every bathroom, and getting the job done right is what prevents costly issues later. We handle every tiling and waterproofing need for any commercial or residential bathroom — from classic to complex — in granite, ceramic, porcelain, marble, and travertine.
Kitchen tiling and waterproofing experts across East Auckland. We specialise in polished, sleek finishes, offer design consultation alongside top-quality waterproofing, and cover commercial and residential builds, renovations and extensions — including tiling, granite and stonework for outdoor kitchens. Five-year workmanship guarantee included.
No kitchen is complete without a splashback — and there's no better choice than a tiled one. We deliver across East Auckland for new builds, renovations, and extensions. Tiled splashbacks are elegant, easy to clean, generally heat-resistant, and entirely customisable through tile type and laying pattern.
From bathrooms and kitchens to pool surrounds, we look after every residential and housing tiling need across East Auckland. New builds or existing dwellings, natural stone or granite — we'll recommend the right tile, then lay it like we own the home. We've played a meaningful part in East Auckland's renovation and new-build story for more than two decades.
A blank canvas is where the craft really comes alive. We plan with you, then coordinate with the rest of the trades to keep your new build running smoothly — kitchens, bathrooms, pools, patios and courtyards, traditional tiling, stonework, granite and complex installations. Auckland Council-approved as waterproofing assessors. Five-year workmanship guarantee on all work.
Renovation work is where we shine — and where waterproofing matters most. We remove existing tiles, redo the waterproofing properly, and retile the area to a flawless finish, whether it's a single shower or an entire bathroom and kitchen. Strong relationships with local East Auckland tile shops help with sourcing the look you want.
Extending up or out, indoors or outdoors — we look after every tiling and waterproofing requirement of your extension. Pool areas, patios, additional bathrooms, kitchen extensions: tiling, waterproofing, granite and stonework, all backed by long-standing relationships with tile retailers. Five-year workmanship guarantee applies.
Adding a splashback, extending existing bathroom tiles, or tying new tile work into old — we cover the lot. We add tiles to pool areas, around fireplaces, to existing patios, courtyards, outdoor areas, and laundries. Granite and stonework specialists. Beyond traditional ceramic and porcelain, we work with granite, sandstone, marble, travertine and more.
For larger projects, we bring in friendly, knowledgeable tilers — including strong granite and stonework specialists — and coordinate seamlessly with builders, plumbers, electricians, painters, GIB stoppers, and interior designers from across East Auckland. Top-quality materials and tools only; nothing else gets close to the surface.
Bathrooms in book-matched Carrara, splashbacks in handmade subway, pool surrounds and entranceways across East Auckland — a small selection from twenty-five years of work.
Ceramic. Porcelain. Granite. Marble. Travertine. Sandstone. Mosaic. Hand-made subway. Natural stone.
2017 · The Block NZ"Featured on The Block NZ — Tony tiled the 2017 winning house."
TV3 Target · 10/10"A score of ten out of ten on TV3's Target consumer programme."
East Auckland"East Auckland's most referred tiler — most of the work comes from referrals and repeat customers."
Tiling is one of the few trades where the work is invisible until it fails. These are the qualifications, licences and recognitions that make sure it never does.
Trade-qualified through New Zealand's Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation.
Tiling Association of NZ member — a licensed, qualified professional tiler.
Licensed applicator of Ardex BRANZ-approved waterproofing systems.
Licensed applicator of Mapei BRANZ-approved waterproofing systems.
Systems and methods meet NZ building code requirements — every job.
Auckland City Council-approved waterproofing assessor.
Tony tiled the 2017 winning house — broadcast nationally on TV3.
A perfect ten on Target — the longest-running NZ consumer programme.
Every job we hand over is covered for five years — no asterisks, no fine print.
Tony
Owner · Meadowlands
Tony heads Surface Tiling and has been tiling for over 25 years, twenty of them self-employed. Trade-qualified in New Zealand, with additional stonework and granite skills gained working in the UK and Israel, he is BCITO-qualified, TANZ-licensed, and an Auckland City Council-approved waterproofing assessor.
He keeps pace with evolving building regulations and material innovations, enjoys watching new trends in tile design come to market, and completes each job to the highest possible standard. Tony lives in Meadowlands, East Auckland — and he's the man who picks up the phone.
Tell Tony about your project — bathroom, kitchen, new build, renovation. He'll come back to you with a fair, transparent quote and an honest read on what the job needs.
